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A Neighbourhood Plan is a document that sets out local planning policies for a parish or town. ...The policies in the Neighbourhood Plan are used to help decide whether to approve planning applications for new buildings or changes to existing buildings or infrastructure. ...Use the tiles to explore neighbourhood planning in more detail.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/neighbourhood-planning/

Last updated: 23/10/2025 14:54:58

It is likely that you will need planning permission if you want to:build something newmake a major change orchange the use of a buildingOn this page find out about:what you need to do before making a planning application; the planning process andwhat happens afterBefore making a planning applicationBefore making a planning application, applicants may want to consider the following:Do I need planning consent or building regulations?...Pre-application adviceApplication processA homeowner's guide to the planning processWhat will be required to make a planning applicationInformation that can assist when making a planning applicationOur website has a wealth of information and guidance. ...The policies in it are now being used in planning decisions. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-applications/information-for-planning-applicants/

Last updated: 30/06/2026 07:19:45

View and comment on planning applications To help us answer your enquiry as quickly as possible, please select the relevant link below: Building control Dangerous structures House numbering and naming Listed building Local land charges Planning Private sector housing Street naming and numbering  Planning enforcement Please do not use these forms to report breaches of planning to the enforcement team....Details of how to report planning enforcement matters can be found on our planning enforcement section....Planning Enforcement pages

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/contacting-the-council/contact-us-online/contact-the-planning-service/

Last updated: 09/06/2026 12:32:48

In this section Pre-application advice, planning forms, submitting your planning application, planning fees and how to pay them.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-applications/

Last updated: 11/09/2026 09:39:53

This means most applications do not need to be referred to a Planning Committee....Each area has a Planning Committee....The Area Committees deal with applications referred to them and are:  Central sub area planning committee East sub area planning committee West sub area planning committee Applications are reported to the area Planning Committee in line with the Constitution.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-advice-and-guidance/how-planning-applications-are-decided/

Last updated: 11/03/2025 11:22:31

Policy on accepting amendments to planning applications The Council will exercise its discretion whether to request or accept amendments to a planning application under consideration. ...Further information regarding targeted planning performance agreements can be found on our Proactive planning advice for major development web page: Proactive planning advice/for major development Non-material amendments after decision You can apply for a non-material amendment to an existing planning permission....Section 96A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (amended by Planning Act 2008) covers this. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-advice-and-guidance/revisions-and-amendments-to-planning-applications/

Last updated: 09/03/2026 10:47:42

How we will use the information about you All planning applications received by Cornwall Council are processed in accordance with the Town and County Planning Act 1990....Your personal email address, signatures, contact numbers and any financial information will be redacted from public viewing but we will hold this information on our planning system and it will be available to all planning officers. ...We will only use this information in conjunction with your Planning Application.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-applications/planning-and-sustainable-development-privacy-notices/planning-privacy-notice-b-for-planning-applicants-all-application-types/

Last updated: 01/08/2025 10:41:06

You can view the latest planning newsletters on this page including:Planning News for Local Councils and AgentsNeighbourhood Planning newsletterThese are now both published quarterly. ...If you wish to view previous editions, please email us at positiveplanning@cornwall.gov.ukIf you:would like to receive an alert of when the latest newsletter is publishedare having any problems viewing the newsletters or linksplease email the Positive Planning newsletter team at positiveplanning@cornwall.gov.uk.Planning News for Local Councils and AgentsPlanning News for Local Councils and Agents is published four times a year. ...It contains a number of interesting and relevant articles for those who regularly submit planning applications and Local Councils.We have refreshed our format for the latest edition and would welcome your feedback. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-news/

Last updated: 03/08/2026 08:04:07

We also provide specific advice pages for Planning Agents and Local Councils

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-advice-and-guidance/

Last updated: 16/04/2026 09:45:13

Days to validate applicationsIntroductionThis area provides information to Planning Agents who regularly submit planning applications to Cornwall Council....The new NPPF is split into two sets of planning policies:one set to help Cornwall Council write the next local plan, andthe other to be used in planning decision-making.This is the Government's summary: Creating a clear, rules-based planning system - GOV.UK.The new policies are a material consideration in all planning applications and decisions....They should align with the National Planning Policy Framework and Planning Practice Guidance. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-agents-area/

Last updated: 16/09/2026 16:02:38